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HB 1279 87-0 (2021) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al. Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer first responders. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1345 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1499 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1738 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2850 87-0 (2021) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the liability of certain volunteers who provide veterinary care or treatment and certain confidential or privileged information related to veterinary care or treatment. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2973 87-0 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al. Relating to certain requirements regarding court-appointed volunteer advocate programs. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3245 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to eliminating the court appointed advocates. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3556 87-0 (2021) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to the training of volunteer deputy voter registrars. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 70 87-0 (2021) Author: Kacal, Kyle Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer first responders. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 44 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 254 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 414 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 475 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state agency and local government information management and security, including establishment of the state risk and authorization management program and the Texas volunteer incident response team; authorizing fees. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 654 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to protecting the right to free exercise of religion and ensuring access to volunteer and faith-based chaplains and chaplaincy services for inmates. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 41 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is a search and rescue volunteer. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 529 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to renewal of an appointment as a volunteer deputy registrar. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 696 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
HB 1294 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to requiring certain persons to receive emergency management training. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1353 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1471 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to a school security volunteer program. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2001 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2325 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2456 86-0 (2019) Author: Kacal, Kyle Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer first responders. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3390 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to caregivers for certain children, including the identification of caregivers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and an exception from licensing requirements for certain caretakers. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 752 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 982 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the provision of disaster and emergency services, including health care services, to certain populations. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1344 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is a search and rescue volunteer. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1354 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 2127 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 421 85-0 (2017) Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al. Relating to an exemption from application of the Private Security Act for volunteer security services provided at a place of religious worship. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 435 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the carrying of weapons, including the application of certain weapons and handgun license laws to certain persons, the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of a state hospital, and the liability for certain actions of volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a handgun; providing a civil penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 786 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder. House: Business & Industry Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 910 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1020 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to volunteer practice by an inactive member of the State Bar of Texas. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1267 85-0 (2017) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a private primary or secondary school or at a place of religious worship. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1620 85-0 (2017) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to a voluntary temporary caregiver program providing temporary care for children removed from their homes. House: Human Services Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1958 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 1978 85-0 (2017) Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to physician assistant services performed as volunteer care. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2595 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to renewal of an appointment as a volunteer deputy registrar. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2933 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the licensing and regulation of military optometrists and therapeutic optometrists who provide voluntary charity care. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3556 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the mental health program for veterans. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 27 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the mental health program for veterans and to the authority to establish a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. House: Public Health
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 435 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to volunteer practice by an inactive member of the State Bar of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 580 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development No action taken in committee
SB 1408 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1914 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the examination of volunteer deputy registrars. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2194 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to physician assistant services performed as volunteer care. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 323 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Laid on the table subject to call
HB 621 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to the termination of a volunteer deputy registrar appointment. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1116 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1146 84-0 (2015) Author: Kacal, Kyle
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to persons who may operate a public water supply system. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1561 84-0 (2015) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a church or religious organization. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2770 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2828 84-0 (2015) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to obtain criminal history record information for certain persons, including employees, independent contractors, and volunteers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 261 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 378 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 381 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 511 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the termination of a volunteer deputy registrar appointment. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1574 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites and to visa waivers for certain physicians. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1684 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to authorizing certain first responders to carry a concealed handgun while on duty and to the prosecution of certain related criminal offenses; providing for a fee. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1901 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 22 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the establishment of a public service requirement for undergraduate students, known as Service to Texas, at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 66 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 331 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 332 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 444 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 487 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in man-made or natural disasters. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 746 83-0 (2013) Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the registration of volunteer health practitioners and the services of volunteer health practitioners during disasters. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1227 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the use of an Internet application to allow access by court-appointed volunteer advocates to child protective services case information. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2535 83-0 (2013) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a private primary or secondary school or church or religious organization. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2811 83-0 (2013) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to programs provided by volunteer and faith-based organizations to inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3422 83-0 (2013) Author: Lavender, George
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to donations of landscape materials and services to the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 3435 83-0 (2013) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to certain credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service in the Texas State Guard. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
SB 338 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 766 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 963 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the use of an Internet application to allow access by court-appointed volunteer advocates to child protective services case information. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1324 83-0 (2013) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the authority to organize volunteer safety groups at churches, synagogues, and other places of religious worship. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1155 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a pilot program to create voluntary internship opportunities for certain persons receiving unemployment benefits. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 1306 82-0 (2011) Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al. Relating to a person's eligibility for appointment as a volunteer deputy voter registrar. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1450 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study regarding tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department vehicle. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1570 82-0 (2011) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to training for deputy voter registrars. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3697 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the establishment of a Service to Texas requirement for undergraduate students at public institutions of higher education and the establishment of a Service to Texas program. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 220 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to guardianships, including the assessment of prospective wards for, and the provision of, guardianship services by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 968 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to certain costs used to fund court-appointed volunteer advocate programs. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
HB 955 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to expanding the capacity of volunteer income tax assistance programs. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1462 81-0 (2009) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to leave for certain state employees who volunteer or participate in training for Court Appointed Special Advocates. House: Human Services
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2632 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to a demonstration project to reduce social isolation among the elderly. House: Human Services Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3700 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al. Relating to the creation of the Texas Classroom Coaching Program. House: Public Education Postponed
HB 3985 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4154 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a volunteer advocate program for certain elderly individuals. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4157 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to court appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Human Services Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 4556 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to measures to promote the pursuit of higher education by AmeriCorps participants. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4806 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to court-appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Human Services Placed on General State Calendar
SB 12 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1051 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to leave for certain state employees who volunteer or participate in training for Court Appointed Special Advocates. House: Human Services
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
HB 1205 80-0 (2007) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder. House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1948 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to a grant program for the implementation and operation of volunteer income tax assistance programs. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2117 80-0 (2007) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the liability of certain persons who administer emergency care. House: Civil Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2217 80-0 (2007) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al. Relating to grants and programs for dropout prevention, high school success, and college and workforce readiness in public schools and student performance at certain community colleges. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1830 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to a grant program for the implementation and operation of volunteer income tax assistance programs. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
HB 84 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to criminal history records searches for volunteers in children's organized sports; imposing civil liability on certain persons and organizations. House: Civil Practices Meeting cancelled
HB 507 79-0 (2005) Author: Moreno, Joe | et. al. Relating to civil liability of certain volunteer health care providers. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 644 79-0 (2005) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to limiting the liability of emergency medical services volunteers and emergency medical services volunteer providers. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 654 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to professional liability insurance for volunteer health care providers. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 655 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain volunteer health care providers. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1160 79-0 (2005) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to limiting the liability of emergency medical services volunteers and emergency medical services volunteer providers. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2680 79-0 (2005) Author: Branch, Dan
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to services provided by health care practitioners to charities and liability insurance for those practitioners. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 656 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to reducing the time management burdens imposed on classroom teachers. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 990 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a training and examination program on sexual abuse and child molestation for certain persons who work at youth camps. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 65 79-1 (2005) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 68 79-1 (2005) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 18 79-2 (2005) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 28 78-0 (2003) Author: Hodge, Terri
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to rehabilitation programs for defendants housed in state jail felony facilities. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 78 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to criminal history records of and disclosure of certain conduct by employees, volunteers, and prospective employees and volunteers of certain educational entities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 828 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to criminal history records searches for volunteers in children's organized sports; imposing civil liability on certain persons and organizations. House: Civil Practices Meeting cancelled
HB 956 78-0 (2003) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the liability of certain charitable organizations. House: Civil Practices No action taken in committee
HB 1664 78-0 (2003) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for service performed as a United States Peace Corps volunteer. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2277 78-0 (2003) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al. Relating to community service programs under the National and Community Service Act of 1990. House: Economic Development Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 85 78-0 (2003) Author: Morrison, Geanie
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Saluting volunteers in the State of Texas. House: Rules & Resolutions Signed by the Governor
HJR 54 78-0 (2003) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that certain benefits in certain public retirement systems may not be reduced or impaired. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 443 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to access to criminal history record information concerning volunteers with certain programs providing activities to children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 602 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to access to criminal history record information concerning employees, volunteers, and applicant volunteers of children's advocacy centers. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SJR 38 78-0 (2003) Author: Brimer, Kim Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that payment of retirement and related benefits to certain public employees is a contractual obligation that cannot be reduced or impaired. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 83 78-3 (2003) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to professional liability insurance for certain retired physicians acting as volunteer health care providers. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 84 78-3 (2003) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to medical liability insurance for certain retired physicians acting as volunteer health care providers. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 22 78-4 (2003) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to medical liability insurance for certain retired physicians acting as volunteer health care providers. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 24 78-4 (2003) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to professional liability insurance for certain retired physicians acting as volunteer health care providers. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 361 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to criminal history records of and disclosure of certain conduct by employees, volunteers, and prospective employees and volunteers of certain educational entities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1030 77-0 (2001) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to the identification and preservation of abandoned cemeteries. House: State, Federal & International Relations Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
HB 1605 77-0 (2001) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to authorizing members of the governing body of certain municipalities to serve as volunteers. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2860 77-0 (2001) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al. Relating to youth-related volunteer activity leave for state agency employees. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3187 77-0 (2001) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to youth-related volunteer activity leave for state agency employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 84 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the liability of certain volunteer centers. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 132 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to access to criminal history record information concerning volunteers with certain programs providing activities to children. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 188 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is an emergency medical services volunteer. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 735 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to immunity from civil liability of certain persons serving in school district after school programs or as agents of the commissioner of education. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 738 77-0 (2001) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to authorizing members of the governing body of municipalities to serve as volunteers. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1615 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to youth-related volunteer activity leave for state agency employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 247 76-0 (1999) Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the use of neighborhood associations in the enforcement of certain municipal health and safety ordinances. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 348 76-0 (1999) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to the liability of certain health care providers. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 500 76-0 (1999) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al. Relating to the liability of certain health care providers. House: Civil Practices Laid on the table subject to call
HB 573 76-0 (1999) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the continuing education requirements for certain medical professionals. House: Public Health
Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 669 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to criminal history records of and disclosure of certain conduct by employees, volunteers, and prospective employees and volunteers of certain educational entities. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 981 76-0 (1999) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to the liability of certain volunteer centers. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 991 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to limiting the liability of certain professionals for damages arising from providing pro bono services. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 1581 76-0 (1999) Author: Isett, Carl
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to park passes for volunteer youth groups. House: State Recreational Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1864 76-0 (1999) Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the study and development of outreach and education programs for promotoras or community health workers under which community residents provide public health education services. House: Public Health
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1990 76-0 (1999) Author: Hardcastle, Rick Relating to the liability of certain organizations that are not organized for profit and of the volunteers and employees of those organizations. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 2706 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for certain persons who provide certain volunteer services. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2934 76-0 (1999) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the liability of certain persons performing volunteer or charitable services. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 3080 76-0 (1999) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to liability of volunteers in certain hunting activities. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 3442 76-0 (1999) Author: Isett, Carl
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to a Texas Historical Commission program for the identification and preservation of abandoned cemeteries. House: State, Federal & International Relations
Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HR 1370 76-0 (1999) Author: Morrison, Geanie Honoring the men and women who provided aid and assistance during the October 1998 flood in Cuero and Victoria. Reported enrolled
SB 34 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the liability of certain volunteer centers. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 215 76-0 (1999) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the liability of certain health care providers. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1324 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for persons who provide certain volunteer services. Senate: Human Services Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1380 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to review of criminal history record information of certified public school educators, persons admitted to educator preparation programs, and persons seeking educator certification and to designation of State Board for Educator Certification investigators as peace officers. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1453 76-0 (1999) Author: West, Royce Relating to a franchise tax credit that allows a parent to volunteer at a child's school without loss of compensation. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1868 76-0 (1999) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional land surveying. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 523 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to volunteer advocates appearing at court hearings on behalf of children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 726 75-0 (1997) Author: Hunter, Bob
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the authority of the Texas Historical Commission to accept donations and services from a volunteer or volunteer group. House: State, Federal & International Relations
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 953 75-0 (1997) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al. Relating to volunteer advocates appearing at court hearings on behalf of children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1756 75-0 (1997) Author: Telford, Barry
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the liability of Texas Youth Commission volunteers. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2480 75-0 (1997) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al. Relating to the liability of certain health care providers. House: Civil Practices Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1105 75-0 (1997) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the liability of certain volunteer health care providers. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Economic Development
Point of order sustained
SB 1479 75-0 (1997) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Roman, Bill | et. al.
Relating to civil immunity for volunteers for institutions of higher education. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2677 74-0 (1995) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
HR 174 74-0 (1995) Author: Combs, Susan Commending all VISTAs and volunteers involved in public health services in Texas. Reported enrolled
SB 1100 74-0 (1995) Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al. Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce and to the volunteers and employees of the organizations. Senate: Economic Development Co-author authorized
SB 1505 74-0 (1995) Author: Montford, John Relating to court-appointed volunteer advocate programs. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1506 74-0 (1995) Author: Montford, John Relating to the liability for civil damages which may result from a person's service as a volunteer, board member, or employee of a volunteer advocate charitable organization; allowing written reports by volunteers as evidence. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1519 73-0 (1993) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to volunteer advocates in a suit for a protective order under Chapter 71, Family Code. House: Judicial Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 2236 73-0 (1993) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce and to the volunteers and employees of the organizations. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HJR 46 73-0 (1993) Author: Schechter, Sue Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the liability of certain volunteers. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 93 73-0 (1993) Author: Lucio, Eddie Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce and to the volunteers and employees of the organizations. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1770 72-0 (1991) Author: Oakley, Keith
Sponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to volunteer services for the benefit of the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2355 72-0 (1991) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the liability of volunteers providing services to certain private schools. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 2850 72-0 (1991) Author: Place, Allen
Sponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce and to the volunteers and employees of the organizations. House: State Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 292 72-0 (1991) Author: Ratliff, Bill Relating to the liability of certain volunteers at certain public hospitals. Senate: Health & Human Services Reported favorably with substitute
SB 703 72-0 (1991) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to the civil liability of volunteers who provide services for state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1034 72-0 (1991) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to immunity from liability for school district volunteers. House: State Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 1209 72-0 (1991) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to the liability of volunteers providing services to certain private schools. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
SB 1337 72-0 (1991) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of state agencies to purchase service and achievement awards for volunteers. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 1611 72-0 (1991) Author: Lucio, Eddie Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce and to the volunteers and employees of the organizations. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
HR 502 71-0 (1989) Author: Robnett, Nolan Honoring the volunteers of Texas Tech University's Health Science Center School of Medicine. House: Rules and Resolutions Reported enrolled
HB 104 70-0 (1987) Author: Carter, Bill Relating to the liability of volunteers of nonprofit organizations. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 201 70-0 (1987) Author: Smith, Ashley
Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the liability of volunteer advocates. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 2138 70-0 (1987) Author: Smith, Ashley Relating to the liability of certain volunteers. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 2505 70-0 (1987) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the liability of certain nonprofit organizations and their volunteers. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 202 70-0 (1987) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to the liability of certain charitable organizations and their volunteers. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 541 70-0 (1987) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to professional liability insurance for physicians engaged in certain volunteer work; imposing a civil penalty. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
SB 774 70-0 (1987) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to the participation of volunteer organizations in providing social service programs to inmates in the Texas Department of Corrections. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1268 69-0 (1985) Author: Cain, David Relating to the appointment and functions of volunteer advocates in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary Companion considered in lieu of
HB 2002 69-0 (1985) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the appointment and functions of volunteer advocates in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
SB 553 69-0 (1985) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the appointment and functions of volunteer advocates in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2140 68-0 (1983) Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the use of volunteers by certain governmental entities that provide human services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 622 67-0 (1981) Author: Polk, Mary
Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the use of volunteers in providing human services. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 702 67-0 (1981) Author: Hill, Gerald Relating to personal liability of agents of certain non-profit organizations. House: Judiciary
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
HB 1015 67-0 (1981) Author: Hill, Anita
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the establishment of school volunteer programs financed under the Foundation School Program; authorizing the position of Coordinator-School Volunteers. pref. no. 120 House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1881 67-0 (1981) Author: Clark, Bill Relating to including certain volunteers under a political subdivision's workers' compensation coverage. House: Employment Practices Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 223 66-0 (1979) Author: Jackson, Lee Relating to establishment of school volunteer programs. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 1737 66-0 (1979) Author: McBee, Susan Gurley
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to examination for tuberculosis of certain paid and volunteer employees of school districts. House: Health Services
Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2116 66-0 (1979) Author: DeLay, Tom Relating to the liability for civil damages of a person who renders service as a volunteer ambulance driver or as volunteer supportive ambulance personnel. House: Health Services Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 2192 66-0 (1979) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to development and coordination of volunteer programs in the state. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 153 66-0 (1979) Author: Wilson, Ron
Sponsor: Meier, Bill
Encouraging all state agencies delivering human services to expand volunteer programs regarding the elderly and disabled. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 189 66-0 (1979) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Jackson, Lee
Relating to the establishment of programs for school volunteers to be financed from the Foundation School Fund; authorizing the employment and prescribing the duties of a school volunteer-coordinator in each regional education service center. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 1136 66-0 (1979) Author: Price, Bob Relating to establishment of a school volunteer programs. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
SCR 73 66-0 (1979) Author: Meier, Bill
Sponsor: Wilson, Ron
Encouraging all state agencies delivering human services to expand volunteer programs regarding the elderly and disabled. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
HB 622 65-0 (1977) Author: Wilson, John Relating to the liability for civil damages of a person who renders services as a volunteer ambulance driver or as a volunteer supportive ambulance personnel. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1327 65-0 (1977) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to state financial assistance to local public agencies or nonprofit corporations that operate programs to recruit retired persons to preform volunteer community services. House: Health & Welfare Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1911 65-0 (1977) Author: Jackson, Lee Relating to the establishment of school volunteer pilot programs financed under the Foundation School Program; authorizing the position of Coordinator-School Volunteers. House: Public Education Assigned to General State Calendar
SB 843 65-0 (1977) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Garcia, Matt
Relating to state financial assistance to local public agencies or nonprofit corporations that operate programs to recruit retired persons to perform volunteer community services. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1041 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to the establishment of school volunteer programs financed under the Foundation School Program; authorizing the position of Coordinator-School Volunteers. Senate: Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 178 64-0 (1975) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to payments of assistance by the state to survivors of volunteer ambulance drivers and attendants killed in the performance of their duties. House: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 624 64-0 (1975) Author: Wilson, John Relating to the liability for civil damages of a person who renders services as a volunteer ambulance driver or as volunteer supportive ambulance personnel. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee
SB 337 41-0 (1929) Author: Hardin, Sr., Carl Clara Relating to payment of a monthly allowance to indigent widowed mothers; authorizing the county court to appoint a number of women who are willing to render gratuitous service in assisting said widows.


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